My 3 hens are no longer laying. They have had a fine life, a nice sized coop, organic feed, plenty of pre-composted fruit & veggie bits from our gardens, yard time every day to run around, misters & fans in the summer. They are about 4.5 years old, have always been together. Alas, I have no courage to slaughter and prepare them for a lovely organic meal but will let you have them. I only ask that they be removed in tact from my premises.
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Anybody know of someone who processes chickens for a fee?
Where are you located? I can come and get them if it's not too far. Will PM you.
Yep, it is because they are not laying. The white astrolorp has not been laying for months. The 2 red heads only for about 2 months. They have a very nice life. My purpose in having hens is for the eggs. At this age they may have a further purpose for another family. I have room mates who pinch hit for me when I am not home or work late but they are reticent to have varying age and species of hens--which I had tried previously and causes some stress (especially for the white one). So, that's the point. I have a standard sized back yard, have not added new chicks intermittently, and would start with a small batch at point-of-lay. It sounds like you have a nice group at your place. If I do not get a response to have someone pick the girls up, I will end up with old girls who hang out with the song birds and enjoy the grape leaves from vines around their coop.
May i please ask a question? Why are you getting rid of your hens? Just because they aren't laying?I have a few older hens and I figure they have earned their retirement----they will live for up to 10 years, I've been told. And I usually add new chicks in at a regular interval to keep the egg production up. As long as the girls are healthy and you like them--why not keep them? (Just asking-- :-)